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Monday, December 6, 2010

Minimally Processed Vs. Ultra Processed

Marion Nestle has a very good piece in the San Francisco Gate on Minimally processed versus ultra processed foods.

The reasons for avoiding "ultra-processed" foods are spelled out here:

Ultra-processed foods, he says, are the primary cause of the rapid rise in obesity and associated diseases throughout the world.

He charges the food industry with creating durable, convenient, attractive, ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat products that are so palatable that they are habit-forming. And they are meant to be eaten everywhere - in fast-food places, on the street and while watching television, working or driving.

Ultra-processed foods are much higher in calories for their nutrients than unprocessed and minimally processed foods. They have loads of fat, sugars and salt, but are low in vitamins, minerals and fiber.

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About Me

Being over 40 means struggling with your weight, even if you never had to struggle before. In my 20's and 30's I was always active and ate whatever I wanted without gaining weight.
That changed once I hit my 40's. I put on more than 40 pounds on my 5 foot 2 inch frame.
Two years ago I took off most of my post-40 weight gain and have kept it off. It hasn't been easy, however, it's a constant struggle to not gain weight.
On this blog I describe how I lost the weight and how I keep it off.